A man’s home is his castle. As such, no one likes the idea of the government invading and turning their home upside down without their approval, let alone in pursuit of anything that might land them in trouble. If you are a person of interest in a criminal matter, the...
You do not have to participate in a criminal act or be physically present at a crime scene to get charged with an offense. If you help another person commit an offense or contribute to the concealment of a crime, you can be charged with being an accessory. You can...
California is not a state where you can wipe your record completely clean after a criminal conviction. However, there are situations where you can clean up your record and minimize its impact on your life. Knowing the laws related to expungement in the state can help...
When you go to court, you have to swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth – at least, that’s what most people assume. They don’t believe that they are allowed to lie to the authorities. And this is true, at least if you’re on the stand. But...
The circumstances leading to your arrest and the attitude of the judge presiding over your case will have a major influence on the penalties possible when you face a California driving under the influence (DUI) charge. Many drivers recently arrested and accused of...
Most people consider themselves to be truthful individuals. Sure, they might fudge on their taxes or pad their expense accounts here and there, but if asked to describe events unfolding in front of their eyes, they would tell the truth about what they perceived....
Those accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in California face certain criminal penalties, including jail time and fines. All too often, defendants make poor decisions when responding to those pending criminal charges. They may enter a guilty plea in...
When the police come to your door claiming they have permission to search your home or belongings, you have the right to examine the warrant. Most people never even look at the document. Instead, they assume that police officers have permission to search everywhere....
Prosecutors often try to scare you into a plea deal by telling you a judge will hand down this or that sentence if you do not. Yet they may be bluffing. Judges do not always hand down maximum sentences. While going to jail for a long time may be a possibility, you...
You’re sitting at home watching television, trying to unwind from a busy day at work. Suddenly, the police are at your door. They tell you that you have been accused of domestic violence by your ex-wife. They arrest you and take you in for questioning. Being falsely...
